2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B5 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
